Modern coin – HCR145897

Obverse

Inscription:

LIBERTY / 1796

Design:

bust of Liberty, head right, wearing Phrygian cap

Reverse

Inscription:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM

Design:

heraldic eagle (bald eagle) with wings outstretched, facing left, holding ribbon with motto in beak, arrows held in talon on left and olive branch in talon on right, with shield on chest. clouds, and 16 stars above

Information

Category

Coin of the United States of America (U.S.A.)

Period

Modern

Group

Authority

Person

Robert Scot

Reign

Dating

1796

Mint

Philadelphia, United States (Modern)

Denomination

1/4 Eagle ($2.5)

Metal

gold

Technique

milled

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

4.46

Diameter (mm)

Acquisition method

deposit

Acquisition date

1940

Source

Christ Church

Acquisition credit

Deposited by Christ Church, 1940.

Reference

KM (18th) : 27

Note:

no stars

Reference

Numista : https://en.numista.com/30323

Contributors to this coin record

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